persillade

Definition

A mixture of chopped parsley and garlic added to dishes at the end of cooking for a fresh, aromatic punch. French cuisine's answer to 'this needs something,' proving that parsley isn't just garnish.

Example Usage

A last-minute persillade elevated the roasted mushrooms from boring to bistro-worthy.

Origin

French, from 'persil' (parsley), with suffix indicating a mixture

Fun Fact

Escargots à la bourguignonne traditionally use persillade mixed with butter, creating the iconic garlic-parsley butter that most people think is the only way to make snails edible.

Source: French flavoring terminology

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